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Powledge Unit is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed
All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State - medium facility.
The phone carrier is Securus Tech®, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.
If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders
Located at 1400 FM 3452 in Palestine, TX, Powledge Unit carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Powledge Unit offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.
The Powledge Unit, a male-only facility, can house 816 inmates in its main unit and an additional 321 individuals in its trusty camp. It caters to custody levels G2, G3, Security Detention, and Outside Trusty. Situated over a sprawling 20,528 acres, the unit collaborates with neighboring facilities like Beto, Coffield, Michael and the Gurney units for agricultural operations, including feed milling, grain storage, livestock operations, crop cultivation, and maintaining a unit garden.
In terms of manufacturing and logistics, Powledge operates a metal fabrication plant to support its industrial activities. Facility operations are primarily focused on unit maintenance to ensure the smooth functioning of the premises. The medical services offered are comprehensive, with ambulatory medical, dental, and mental health care available around the clock. The facility includes a 14-bed infirmary with accommodations for wheelchair users and a Type I Geriatric Facility, managed by UTMB.
Educational programs at Powledge encompass literacy, pre-release initiatives, and cognitive intervention, alongside career and technology programs such as automotive collision repair, painting and decorating, and welding. Vocational courses offered by Trinity Valley Community College cover auto body repair and welding.
Additionally, the unit provides various programs and services to support inmate rehabilitation and reintegration into society. These include faith-based dormitories, adult education programs, life decision programs, peer education, reentry planning, and chaplaincy services. The GO KIDS Initiative is also implemented to address the needs of incarcerated individuals with children.
Powledge Unit actively engages in community work projects, offering services to both city and county agencies, as well as the Texas Department of Transportation. Volunteer initiatives play a crucial role in inmate development, covering substance abuse education, life skills training, support groups, mentoring, and religious or faith-based studies and activities.
TDCJ - Louis C. Powledge Unit - Family Information Guide
TDCJ - Louis C. Powledge Unit - Inmate Handbook
Powledge Unit maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.
If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.
Visitation plays an important role in maintaining the association between inmates and their friends and family as well as strengthening family ties. Visitation Procedure Update (effective December 28, 2023)
Confirm the inmate is assigned to the unit you are planning to visit and has visitation privileges.
Inmate Information Search
Confirm the unit visitation schedule and verify that visitation has not been canceled. An eligible inmate cannot receive visitors if visitation has been canceled.
Bring photo identification (ID). Click here for a list of appropriate photo identification.
Check clothing for compliance. Click here for guidelines.
Make sure you are not bringing prohibited items on the unit. Vehicles and visitors are subject to search by unit staff. Click here for items allowed and not allowed.
Do not bring cash (except coins, not more than $35).
No cell phones inside the secure perimeter.
Special visits or visits requiring special accommodations should be arranged before the visit. If you have made special arrangements with the unit, call before leaving to ensure that plans for your visit have been made and are in place. Click here for examples of special visits and special accommodations.
Spiritual visits must be coordinated through the warden’s office.
Each inmate is only allowed one visit per weekend. To the extent possible, individuals on an inmate’s Visitors List should coordinate with one another and with the inmate to prevent subsequent visitors from being declined when they arrive at the unit.
General Information Guide for Families of Inmates (English/Español) - PDF
Inmate Rules and Regulations for Visitation (English/Español) - PDF
